Close gubernatorial race in Iowa with Garst and Carroll claiming
Des Moines reports show Garst leading Carroll in early returns with estimates ranging from 4 000 to 16 000 in various counties. Prouty wins district eleven for progressives. Porter appears likely for governor democrat nomination. Next legislature outlook favors progressives, while railroad commissioner results are incomplete.
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Contests at primary for county officers are close
Returns from Muscatine and nearby counties show tight races for governor congressman and county offices. Garst leads in statewide GOP results while Carroll tops Mahaska and Linn counties. Duncan narrows for Republican sheriff with a slim edge over rivals. Pepper dominates Democratic governor votes.
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Issue Still in Doubt. Des Moines Leader Faces Probable Renomination
Late this afternoon the register and a Des Moines leader admitted the probable renomination of Carroll. Results spread across the state as officials and voters await final word.
Nomination Indicated for Carroll by County Returns
Partial returns from 67 counties show Carroll as nominee by about 12,000 votes, according to the Daily Capital. The Register and Leader confirms Carroll's nomination based on the incomplete tallies.
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More Wheat This Year Than Last In Crop Report
The government crop report shows spring wheat area at 19,742,000 acres, up 1,349,000 from last year. Winter wheat condition 80.0, rye 90.6, oats area 34,380,000 yet up 1,176,000, with oats condition 91.0.
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Big Sum Raised to Kill Fish Bill in Springfield
State's Attorney Burke charges about 30000 was raised to quash the fish bill at the latest legislature. He cites a bankers code message sending 1250 from Peoria to Beardstown and a 2075 package delivered to Frank J. Traut in connection with the funds. In Chicago the jury selection for Browne bribery case progressed with four jurors accepted by both sides.
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Pepper Defeats Davenport Man in Second District Race
In Davenport and surrounding counties Democratic candidate I S Pepper of Muscatine defeats Dr. DeArmand. Pepper leads in Clinton and Scott counties with majorities around two to three hundred, while Garst leads in Scott County early returns. Districtwide results show Pepper winning by about 300 votes.
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Home From Trip in Holy Lands
Rev. J. B. Smith pastor of the First Baptist church and his brother in law R. R. Beard completed a three month tour of Europe and the Holy Lands. They covered about 20 000 miles traveling by caravan through Southern Palestine Jerusalem and other biblical sites before returning home.
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Girl Leaps From Bridge to Die in Iowa Tragedy
Clara Brune aged 22 committed suicide by leaping 75 feet from Eagle Point high bridge in Dubuque Iowa. A reported quarrel with her lover prompted the act and she left a note to Fred expressing her despair. The body was not recovered and help arrived too late.
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Republicans hold La Follette foes convention in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee on June 8 Republicans gathered to gauge party sentiment toward the national administration by adopting a platform and considering state office endorsements for September primaries. Temporary chair Dillon urged party harmony and loyalty to platform promises, praising Taft and supporting the administration program.
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Hardy Tries to End Life After Familial Murders
In Marshalltown Iowa on June 8 Raymond Hardy a 19 year old inmate held on suspicion of murdering his father mother and older brother Earl attempted suicide by striking his head against prison walls. He suffered a broken nose and severe head bruising. The trio of victims were buried this afternoon.
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Kennedy Wins In First District In Iowa Primary
In Wapello County Kennedy leads over Brookhart for the first district nomination as returns show Carroll carrying the district by about 5 000 in Jefferson and nearby counties. Polls indicate Pollard beating Gillis for the Democratic nomination and various county contests close or decided in favor of Carroll and Kennedy in several towns.
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Lads Up In The Juvenile Court For Rite Hearing
Earl Davis and Vernon Wright, two youths arrested for the Bierman grocery store robbery, appeared in juvenile court. Davis was recommitted to the state reformatory at Eldora while Wright awaits a preliminary hearing before Judge Carl. if evidence suffices, he will be bound over to the grand jury.
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Iowa Primaries Boost Smith and Kennedy Return to Congress
Iowa Republicans celebrate victories in the state primaries with Smith and Kennedy returning to Congress and Cummins predicting strong progressive gains. Hull loses in the seventh district shifting House Military Affairs leadership while Carroll and Porter look likely to win governor nominations.
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Citizens dislike station it burns depot demand new depot
In Moyngona Iowa a Northwestern box car burned early this morning on a side track used for freight house and depot. Citizens suspect arson by locals amid a third fire in weeks and petition for a new depot. Kate Shelly, the Chicago North Western heroine, is the agent there.
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Man is Wounded Mystery in Bedford Yard
Walter Whittington a Burlington and Quincy section hand in Bedford Iowa was suddenly struck in the thigh by a 22 caliber bullet. He found blood flowing from the wound no assailant or gun report was heard and authorities cannot explain how the shot occurred.
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Davis Paroled From State Institution
Davis was released on parole from the state institution after serving time, with authorities noting compliance and supervision requirements.
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Weather report for Iowa and Illinois with showers
Iowa Tonight and Thursday showers followed by warmer conditions in the west and central parts on Thursday. Illinois Increasing cloudiness with showers tonight or Thursday. Warmer in the northwest tonight. Sunrise 4 14 sunset 7 23 moonset 9 07 p m
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